The goal of this educational seminar is to provide a framework for the next stage of your adoption process – beyond PRIDE. This seminar deals specifically with international adoption, and assists with preparing for an effective transition for you and your new child; learning to cope with potential adjustment difficulties that your child may experience; and, understanding the future needs of your child.

Course Content:

Review of Options in International Adoption

Orphanages – video and pictures

Meeting your child, the flight back, and suggestions of what not to do when you return

Adjustment considerations: food, language, sleeping, other children in the home, your pets